ISPM 15 ICA
ISPM 15 is an international regulation adopted by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) to reduce the risk of introducing and spreading pests and diseases through wood packaging material used in international trade.
Prevents the spread of pests between countries
Facilitates international trade, as many countries prohibit the entry of untreated wood packaging
Protects biodiversity and ecosystems by preventing the introduction of insects and forest diseases
MADEPAL SAS Compliance
Madepal complies with the FAO ISPM 15 phytosanitary standard (CO-76005-HT-DB), in force since 2004, ensuring the phytosanitary heat treatment of pallets and wood packaging for export. We perform phytosanitary treatment on all our products, even when their final destination is not international trade.
Important
Main Aspects of ISPM 15
If you export or import products using wood packaging, it is essential to ensure compliance with ISPM 15 to avoid penalties, customs delays, or even destruction of the shipment.
- Application: Applies to wood packaging materials more than 6 mm thick, such as pallets, boxes, crates, and wooden reels.
- Authorized treatments:
- Heat Treatment (HT): Wood must be heated to a minimum core temperature of 56°C for at least 30 minutes.
- Methyl Bromide Fumigation (MB): Although less commonly used due to its environmental impact, it is still accepted in some countries.
- Official marking: Treated packaging must bear the ISPM 15 mark, which includes an international symbol, the country code, the producer code, and the treatment type (HT or MB).
- Exemptions: The standard does not apply to processed materials such as fiberboard, plywood, or particleboard, nor to wood packaging manufactured using adhesives, heat, or pressure.
Essential
Control in Colombia
In Colombia, the authority responsible for the control, regulation, certification, and enforcement of ISPM 15 is the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA)
It Is Not Fumigation
It does not use gases, chemicals, or methyl bromide. It consists of heating the wood until it meets the phytosanitary standard required for export.
Importante
It Is Not a Preservation Treatment
It does not protect or preserve wood against fungi, insects, or pests. It is a phytosanitary treatment required for the international movement of wood packaging.
Importante
The following articles present a sufficiently low risk to be exempt from the provisions of the standard:
- Wood packaging made entirely from thin wood (6 mm or less in thickness).
- Wood packaging made entirely from processed wood material, such as plywood, particleboard, oriented strand board, or veneer sheets produced using glue, heat, pressure, or a combination thereof.
- Barrels for wine and spirits that have been heated during manufacture.
- Gift boxes for wine, cigars, and other products made from wood that has been processed and/or manufactured in a way that renders it free from pests.
- Sawdust, wood shavings, and wood wool.
- Wood components permanently installed in vehicles or containers used for freight.
Downloads
Official PDF documents of the current standard. International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15
